Trump's Gaza Peace Initiative Gains Momentum with International Responses
Global reactions are emerging following Donald Trump's announcement about establishing a Board of Peace for Gaza. The proposed international body is beginning to take concrete form as world leaders receive formal invitations to participate in this ambitious initiative.
First Acceptance Comes from Argentina
Argentine President Javier Milei became the first foreign leader to publicly accept Trump's invitation. Milei expressed gratitude for what he called the "honor" of joining as a founding member.
"Argentina will always stand with the countries that confront terrorism head-on, that defend life and property, and that promote peace and freedom," Milei stated in his official response. "It is an honor for us to share in such a great responsibility."
The Argentine leader specifically thanked Trump for including his nation in this peace-building effort focused initially on the Gaza conflict region.
Multiple Nations Confirm Receiving Invitations
Several countries have acknowledged receiving formal invitations from the former US president. Turkey confirmed the invitation through President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's communications chief Burhanettin Duran.
Duran posted on social media platform X that Trump sent the invitation on January 16, 2026, in his capacity as founding president of the Peace Council. However, Turkish officials did not clarify whether Erdogan plans to accept the invitation.
Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi, whom Trump once famously called his "favorite dictator," has not yet responded to the invitation. Reports indicate Cairo authorities are still considering whether to participate in this Trump-led initiative.
Officials from Canada and Brazil also confirmed receiving invitations through statements to international news agencies. Their responses remain pending as governments evaluate the proposal.
Additional nations reportedly receiving invitations include:
- France
- Germany
- Australia
Steep Financial Requirements for Membership
The proposed Board of Peace comes with substantial financial expectations for participating nations. According to draft charter documents, countries seeking long-term membership must contribute significant funds.
The draft specifically calls for a $1 billion cash contribution from member states wanting to secure extended participation. This substantial financial requirement appears in the charter's provisions about membership terms.
The document states that standard membership lasts three years, but nations contributing more than one billion dollars in cash within the first year receive exemption from this term limit. This creates a clear financial tier system within the proposed organization.
Trump's Central Role in Proposed Structure
The draft charter establishes Trump as chairman of the board with exceptional authority. His proposed powers include determining invitation recipients and having final approval over decisions reached by majority vote.
While each participating nation would hold a single vote in theory, all outcomes would remain subject to Trump's approval as chairman. This structure concentrates significant decision-making power with the founding president.
Executive Committee Already Announced
Even as international responses continue arriving, Trump has revealed seven initial members for the board's executive committee. This leadership group includes prominent political and financial figures.
The announced executive committee members are:
- Secretary of State Marco Rubio
- Adviser and son-in-law Jared Kushner
- Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair
- World Bank President Ajay Banga
- Financier Marc Rowan
- Deputy National Security Adviser Robert Gabriel
- US Special Envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff
Further announcements about the board's composition are expected during the upcoming World Economic Forum in Davos. Trump has promised the organization will include what he describes as "the most important leaders of the most important nations."
The initiative represents Trump's latest effort to position himself as an international peace broker while establishing a new multilateral framework outside traditional diplomatic channels. Global responses continue developing as nations weigh both the diplomatic implications and substantial financial requirements of participation.
